Vehicle recall 03V521000 · December 11, 2003
American Ironhorse Classic, Legend and 7 more models
On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake rotor-carriers,the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake rotor-carriers,the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly break.
- Consequence
- This can cause a partial loss of the brake system or the potential for rotor-carrier detachment, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rotor-carrier assembly. Owner notification began January 26, 2004. Owners should contact american ironhorse at 1-817-665-2045.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V521000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 2003
- Filed by
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 26, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,395
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- American Ironhorse Classic (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- American Ironhorse Legend (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- American Ironhorse Outlaw (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- American Ironhorse Ranger (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- American Ironhorse Slammer (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- American Ironhorse Stalker (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- American Ironhorse Tejas (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- American Ironhorse Texas Chopper (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- American Ironhorse Thunder (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
Has your American Ironhorse been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A American Ironhorse dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.